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DR. PAUL SCHANZ O.D.
NPI 1275691420
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Wadsworth, OH

Active since December 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
150 COLLEGE ST, WADSWORTH, OH 44281(330) 336-9177(330) 335-3318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Paul Schanz O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAUL SCHANZ O.D. (NPI 1275691420) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Wadsworth, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (5571) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275691420
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL SCHANZCredential: O.D.
Location Address150 COLLEGE STWadsworth, OH 44281-1534
Mailing Address150 College StWadsworth, OH 44281-1534 · (330) 336-9177 · Fax (330) 335-3318
Phone(330) 336-9177
Fax(330) 335-3318
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2008
✔ NPI 1275691420 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 5571
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
150 COLLEGE ST, Wadsworth, OH 44281
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINV06030OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul Schanz O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587695176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150120001247
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Schanz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nuvista Eye Center Inc.
14 mi
Optometrist
1565 CORPORATE WOODS PKWY STE 101
Green, OH 44685
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609251636 (330) 899-7161
Robert L. Miller, Od Inc.
22 mi
Optometrist
500 S PROSPECT AVE
Hartville, OH 44632
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225040868 (330) 877-2117
Insight Vision Care, Inc.
37 mi
Optometrist
110 ANDREAS DR NE STE A
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902079247 (330) 852-2512

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
31 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44281 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Schanz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Schanz is 1275691420. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Paul Schanz located?

Paul Schanz practices at 150 College St, Wadsworth, OH 44281. The listed phone number is (330) 336-9177.

What is Paul Schanz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Paul Schanz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Schanz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paul Schanz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Schanz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Nuvista Eye Center Inc. (Green, OH), Robert L. Miller, Od Inc. (Hartville, OH) and Insight Vision Care, Inc. (Sugarcreek, OH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Paul Schanz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Schanz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareSource and 9 other insurers list Paul Schanz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Schanz was last updated on February 15, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.